Medical Lab Scientist - Core Lab

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Lab Scientist -Generalist
• Location: Elmhurst Hospital 155 E. Brush Hill Rd
• Full-time: 1.0 FTE (40 hrs./week)
• Hours:      2pm-10:30pm   Monday through Friday;  Includes every other weekend and holiday rotations.

Brief Overview: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs various clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. 

What will you do:

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results. Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
• Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) courteously.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.  
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.
• Reads emails and responds in a timely manner.

• Other projects or duties as assigned.
  

What will you need:

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Medical Technology or  Clinical Laboratory Science
• Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent, preferred
  

Benefits:  (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities